Design that Reveals
Design that Reveals
Creativity is my love, interior design is my focus. Whether it be full service interior design, re-decoration or even online design through Design in a Box, I am passionate about all things creative. Here, I will share insights into projects, inspirations and what's going on in the world of design from Calgary and beyond. Would love to have you follow along.
my bedroom reveal May 10, 2011
publications: my home in avenue magazine Jun 14, 2012
exciting news! Jul 13, 2011
A current project that I have fallen in love with is coming to life and almost near completion. One of my favorite rooms in the home is the study, a second floor retreat for my client to read, send notes written or digitally and even watch a little TV. Our goal was to surround the room with books creating floor to ceiling, wall to wall bookshelves housing an eclectic collection of inspiring reading material. The transformation is quite dramatic. Here’s where we started.
Palm tree drapery and bright orange walls. Wow! With those elements removed, fabulous windows, blonde maple floors and a large open space we had the perfect base to bring the room to this…..
The view of the study as you enter the room. Inviting and calm, filled with a passion of reading.
Keeping the floor and millwork the same colour the books become the focus, alongside the traditional area carpet adding colour and texture to the room.
Wall sconces and art hanging directly off the millwork add dimensional elements.
This image reminds me that one of my goals this summer is to read a book. Crazy I know but my ‘extra’ time has been so limited lately that reading has been far removed from my schedule. *sigh*
You can see more of this space in the latest issue of Dabble Mag where you’ll find insights and information on Custom Millwork.
Photography: Lori Andrews. Contractor: Foothills Renovations.
Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.
Nyla Free Designs also offers an online design service through Design in a Box.
Courtney Jul 14 2011 - 3:38 pm
Wow! Wow, wow, wow! Fantastic work! (And congrats on the Western Living nomination.)
AJ Jul 14 2011 - 4:08 pm
How beautiful!! Such an amazing transformation. This is my new dream study!
Anita@dasaninteriors.com Jul 14 2011 - 5:32 pm
Nyla such a wonderful transformation…you have done a beautiful job once again. Your such a gifted designer!
The Simply Inspired Home Jul 14 2011 - 5:46 pm
Wow this is incredible Nyla! Custom wood work is just one of the very best ways to bring a space to life and add such an incredible sense of character and richness. Well done!
LeAnne Bunnell Jul 14 2011 - 11:04 pm
Gee I kinda liked the orange and palm trees… ;)
Wonderful work Nyla …an amazing transformation!!
Jacqueline @ The Pink Chandelier Jul 15 2011 - 12:25 am
The sconces mounted on the built-in cabinets and persian rug are touches that I am totally digging!
Michelle from Holley & Gill Jul 15 2011 - 2:14 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE the frames hung overtop. With a room like this one, I’d get so much more work done!
Brenda Fischer Jul 15 2011 - 1:53 pm
Nyla, what a beautiful transformation! Congratulations on the Western Living nomination also. Kudos to you!
wendy from unique interiors Jul 15 2011 - 3:20 pm
You can give me that room any day. What an inspiring room to work in and lots of light. Love the sconces attached to the bookshelfs. Well done Nyla as always.
Wendy
Lisa Jul 17 2011 - 1:43 am
Fantastic!!! What a transformation.
Lisa Canning Jul 19 2011 - 5:22 am
So fresh and gorgeous, love all the details.
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